Samurai Matchlock Shooting at Historic Mountain Castle

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese

13:00 / 14:30 Meet in front of the castle gate
Departure: Start of a 1.2 km one-way adventure
Tales from the Sengoku Era: Secret stories told by your history guide
Samurai Experience: Change into full armor
Matchlock Firearm Challenge: Try target shooting with airguns
Descent: Walk back down the mountain
14:30 / 16:00 End of tour & dismissal

HIGHLIGHT
Immerse yourself in the world of the samurai wearing authentic armor featured in Japanese TV historical drama series (Taiga dramas)
An action-packed experience where you can try matchlock gun shooting using airguns
Walk through Jinguji Castle, a mountain fortress from the Sengoku period, and experience the actual terrain and tactics used by samurai
A history guide provides clear and easy-to-understand explanations of the Kaga Ikko-Ikki and Sengoku-era battles
Take photos in full armor—a special program that lets you deeply appreciate samurai culture

What's Included

Insurance fee
Shooting experience
Tour guide fee
Bear bell rental
Work gloves
No English-speaking guide is included, and interpreter assistance is not provided in this plan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Access: By Train 10 minutes by taxi from Awara-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) 15 minutes by taxi from Awara-Yunomachi Station (Echizen Railway) By Car Approx. 10 minutes from Kanazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the world of the samurai in this immersive hands-on tour set at the historical ruins of Jinguji Castle, a mountain fortress from the Sengoku (Warring States) period(mid-15th to late 16th century).

Wearing authentic samurai armor—the very same suits featured in Japanese TV historical drama series—you will learn traditional moves, stances, and etiquette, as well as try your hand at matchlock gun shooting using airguns.

A knowledgeable history guide will explain the fierce battles of the Sengoku period and the background of the Kaga Ikko-Ikki (peasant and warrior uprisings), allowing you to experience the actual terrain and battlefield tactics of the samurai firsthand.

Don't miss the opportunity to capture unforgettable photos in full armor. This exclusive program offers a deep dive into genuine samurai culture!

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Ages 6 and older (Groups of 2–4 people) Preschoolers (under 6) cannot participate
Supplied by Attractive JAPAN
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Tags

Hiking Tours
Extreme Sports
Historical Tours
Shooting Ranges
Seasonal
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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